Interesting that you recommend Javascript. I was under the impression that beginners have impressionable minds and it goes long way of how good a programmer is

Interesting that you recommend Javascript. I was under the impression that beginners have impressionable minds and it goes long way of how good a programmer is with first programming language itself. Maybe that is why Java is not recommended as a first programming language(i.e. "every solution needs hammer" mentality is hard to unlearn in the future I guess). I am not intimidated by REPL/compile methods per se, but what path of learning these languages bring to the table. As emphasised in question details - "gaining efficiency of data structures and thinking abstractedly in algorithmic rollercoaster of fun.",for it, I will have to learn both. I will have to go through one door to another anyway, its just the order. Python-to-C or C-to-Python?. Yes, I have operating systems in my bucket list. I must know the nuts and bolts without fail. I see your point. Thanks!